🐎 “Galloping Horse” GPS Art Around Hokkaido Shrine — An 11 km New Year Run & Walk Blessed by the Gods of Pioneering 🗻
A perfect way to kick off the New Year, this uniquely Sapporo GPS art course allows you to draw a “horse” while circling the historic Hokkaido Shrine. The 11 km run-and-walk route traces the area around the shrine, which was founded in the Meiji era to enshrine the deities of Hokkaido’s pioneering history. Passing through the First and Second Torii gates, you’ll feel the crisp, refreshing New Year atmosphere as you move.
To the northwest lies Sapporo Racecourse—an ideal neighbor for a horse-themed GPS artwork. With convenient access from Nishi-28-Chome and Nijuyon-Ken Stations, the route is perfect for a New Year jog. Along the way, the local favorite “Jingu Onsen” offers a warm, relaxing break.
The course runs through peaceful neighborhoods and lively shopping streets, revealing the everyday charm of Sapporo. As you tread through the quiet winter landscape, you’ll sense the culture and history that shaped the city. Combine your first shrine visit of the year with this creative “horse” GPS art, and you’re sure to gallop into a brilliant 2025.
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A PIONEER IN GPS ART.
1st work was authorized by Guinness World Records as “the Largest GPS Drawing”.
He is the only Japanese person to be featured in a Google documentary as an innovator. He is fascinated by the idea of drawing with GPS and has published more than 2,500 works.
